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BJ51 UBB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,080 mi
Last recorded170,080 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 170,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension leg, upper mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Corrosion to brake pipes under front wheel arches.

Cracking to offside rear tyre.

Damage to front screen.

Drive belt in poor condition.

Dust covers on rear shock absorbers detached.

Front suspension legs, play in upper mounts when hanging free.

Fuel cap seal damaged.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Object on front screen in zone A but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 166,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake lever travel high

nsr tyre deteriorated

osr tyre deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

stabilizer link deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 166,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake lever travel high

heat shield loose

nsr tyre deteriorated

osr tyre deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

stabilizer link deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 162,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 162,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 162,295 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 162,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 159,692 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 159,692 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 147,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriated

Pass 18 Oct 2008 131,667 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 131,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 118,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 98,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 85,115 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BJ51 UBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 UBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ51 UBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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